US Bridges

SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.6N of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000000000080030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Butler Rd.
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.6N of Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5899, -97.13534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2021)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SW Butler Rd. over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.